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AI Tool Finds Critical Linux Kernel Flaw
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Tencent Zhuque Lab used its Corvus AI system to discover CVE-2026-74580, a Linux kernel flaw allowing local users to gain root access. Released on August 3, the fix addresses vulnerabilities in kernels from 4.11 to 7.2-rc4, affecting distributions like Ubuntu 26.04 and Amazon Linux 2023. The AI-assisted research highlights risks where untrusted virtual machines can hijack host programs.
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